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Customs duty from USA

I have no idea which section I should post this in so forgive me if I am in the wrong area.
I want to get a friend in the states to send me a product called 'cat attract' which is something to add to cat litter but am not sure
a) if the fact that it contains natural herbs is a problem
b) at what value of package...if it is a personal gift...I would incur import duties

Anyone have any ideas?

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  • grizzly1911
    grizzly1911 Posts: 9,965 Forumite
    "If you act like an illiterate man, your learning will never stop... Being uneducated, you have no fear of the future.".....

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  • Leif
    Leif Posts: 3,727 Forumite
    The link will tell you and I think from memory it is roughly £20, even for gifts. Some people get round this by declaring a false value on the item, or having a false cover note e.g. "Returning lens, repaired under warranty, repair cost £15". Of course you must not do that. :) Bear in mind you pay duty on the item, and the postage AND (unless I am mistaken) the customs fee charged by Royal Mail.
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  • Nilrem
    Nilrem Posts: 2,565 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Vat is charged from £15 for non gifts, or (I think) £30 for gifts.
    Duty varies a huge amount depending on the item type.
  • A.Penny.Saved
    A.Penny.Saved Posts: 1,832 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Have a bash at this. However, finding the category for the item can be difficult.
    http://www.dutycalculator.com/
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